New study suggests COVID spread from deer to humans multiple times
Evolutionary analysis showed these white-tailed deer viruses originated from at least 109 independent spillovers from humans.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Chinese doctor who blew the whistle on SARS dies at 91
Dr. Jiang Yanyong who accused the govt of deliberately underreporting the spread of the disease, has died in a Beijing military hospital.
Wed Mar 15 2023
SARS-CoV-2 virus detected in 28 sewage water samples - Health DG
COVID-19 environmental surveillance using sewage water showed 28 out of 29 samples taken from international entry points contained the presence of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron in saliva; sexual dysfunction, hair loss among long COVID symptoms
An experimental chewing gum that "traps" SARS-CoV-2 particles in saliva holds promise for curbing transmission of new variants of the virus.
Wed Jul 27 2022
RM15 mln in additional funds for third phase of SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance project
An additional fund of RM15 million under PICK has been approved for the third phase of the SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance project.
Mon May 09 2022
Japan's Shionogi says COVID-19 pill shows rapid clearance of virus
The pill, "demonstrated rapid clearance of the infectious SARS-CoV-2 virus", Shionogi said.
Mon Apr 25 2022
Is it okay to not be okay? - The Omicron times opinion divide
The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is making its omnipresence felt across all parts of the globe.
Sun Feb 06 2022
COVID-19: South African hospital sees less serious disease, coming end of Omicron surge
Researchers believe they have discovered an important way to identify SARS-CoV-2 variants that are likely to spread.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Thousands message late Chinese COVID whistleblower doctor 2 years on
Li Wenliang's death led to an outpouring of grief on social media at a time when people were on edge about the virus.
Thu Dec 30 2021
Vaccine can protect pregnant women from COVID-19 damage to placenta, fetus - Swiss experts
According to the findings of research teams of the institute, the virus can rapidly multiply and infect human placenta cells.
Sat Nov 06 2021
US spy agencies say origins of COVID-19 may never be known
US intelligence agencies said they may never be able to identify the origins of COVID-19.
Sat Oct 30 2021
MOH detects 134 new VOC cases from Oct 7-19 - Health DG
The Ministry of Health (MOH) detected 134 new cases involving variants of concern (VOC) of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from Oct 7 to 19, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Oct 19 2021
Delta overwhelming other Covid variants of concern: WHO
Delta has all but elbowed out the three other Covid-19 VOC, which now represent a tiny fraction of the samples being sequenced, WHO said.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Guangzhou's real-world study shows Sinovac effective against Delta variant
A recent research on the effectiveness of two doses of COVID-19 vaccine showed that it provided sufficient protection against the spread of the deadly Delta variant worldwide.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Whither Ivermectin
Even human-grade Ivermectin is strictly not for self-medication until proper guidance from the health authorities.
Thu Aug 26 2021
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024